Introduce your students to opera with FREE tickets to an Opera Columbus Student Dress Rehearsal. Students will learn about the performance through study guides, discussions and activities. All performances are at the Ohio Theatre located in downtown Columbus. Activities include a pre-performance lecture where they will learn about the opera. During each intermission, students get a behind-the-scenes look at how an opera company runs whether it is meeting members of the cast, seeing a set change or watching the orchestra tune during intermissions.
RSVPs are required. To RSVP call Sarah Rhorer: 614-461-8101 x22.
Pre-performance talk begins at 6 p.m.
Dress Rehearsal begins at 7 p.m.
Senior Citizens aged 60 and better are invited to attend the Romeo & Juliet final dress rehearsal. Tickets to the dress rehearsal are $20 and can be ordered by calling the CAPA ticket office at 614-469-0939. Reservations are encouraged. Tickets will also be available at the door.
Pre-performance lecture begins at 6 p.m.
Dress rehearsal begins at 7 p.m.
Questions about the senior dress rehearsal? Call Sarah Rhorer at 614-461-8101 x22.
*Space is limited for this event, with reservations available on a first-come, first-served basis. Payment must be received with reservation. This event is limited to guests age 21 and over.
Does not include ticket to Romeo & Juliet. To order tickets to Romeo & Juliet, call (614) 469-0939.
Romeo & Juliet
Ohio Theatre 8 p.m. To order tickets call 614-469-0939 or visit Ticketmaster.com.
Gounod’s beautiful music sets the scene for this romantic retelling of Shakespeare’s classic play. Romeo & Juliet, tells the story of two star-crossed lovers, their feuding families and the tragic chain of events that lead to several deaths. Romeo and Juliet (played by real-life married couple Jonathan Boyd and Malinda Haslett) meet at the Capulet ball and fall madly in love. Neither family approves of the young love, so they are secretly married by Friar Laurent. Through a series of misfortunate circumstances the young couple meets a perilous end.
Sung in French with English supertitles, the opera will be directed by John Hoomes, conducted by William Boggs and accompanied by the Columbus Symphony Orchestra.
Romeo & Juliet
Ohio Theatre 2 p.m. To order tickets call 614-469-0939 or visit Ticketmaster.com.
Gounod’s beautiful music sets the scene for this romantic retelling of Shakespeare’s classic play. Romeo & Juliet, tells the story of two star-crossed lovers, their feuding families and the tragic chain of events that lead to several deaths. Romeo and Juliet (played by real-life married couple Jonathan Boyd and Malinda Haslett) meet at the Capulet ball and fall madly in love. Neither family approves of the young love, so they are secretly married by Friar Laurent. Through a series of misfortunate circumstances the young couple meets a perilous end.
Sung in French with English supertitles, the opera will be directed by John Hoomes, conducted by William Boggs and accompanied by the Columbus Symphony Orchestra.
The competition may get ugly, but the voices will be beautiful.Hear the future opera stars of tomorrow as they compete for cash awards and a chance to perform with Opera Columbus.
Opera Columbus’ primary annual fundraising event is the Opera Ball, a black-tie gala that has been described as “the best party in town.”
Opera Ball 2010
Saturday, April 10, 2010
The Atrium at Nationwide Plaza
Join Opera Columbus for an elegant evening of sumptuous dining, live and silent auctions with a variety of fabulous items, dancing, and fun. Described in recent years as “the best party in town,” this year’s Opera Ball promises to be an unforgettable evening, with a cocktail reception, multi-course dinner, and entertainment ranging from opera singers to the Rick Brunetto Big Band.
Black-Tie Optional Event
Dinner
Dancing
Live and silent auctions
All proceeds benefit Opera Columbus
Tables and reservations are available by calling (614) 461-8101 x17 or emailing Opera Ball.
